New York · Hiking

Burroughs Memorial Trail

0.7 mi
one way
136 ft
climb
2,254 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Sep
best months

Burroughs Memorial Trail is a short, easy hike in Shandaken Wild Forest, a unit of the State Department of Conservation's managed land in New York. The trail is about 0.7 miles long and gains roughly 136 feet of elevation, making it a quick outing even on a full day of exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run around 74°F for highs and 56°F for lows, while winter highs stay near freezing. The route is a point-to-point trail, and the steepest stretch comes around the 0.7-mile mark, with a grade of about 12%. Bikes and horses are both allowed. The Colonel Rochester Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Eignor Trail is about 0.3 mile off. Farther afield, the Belleayre Beach Trail and Garretson Ridge are each within about 2 miles.

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  • Best time to go · Sep

    Best time to visit Burroughs Memorial Trail

    Best months: September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      28° / 12°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 13°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 20°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 31°

      13 wet

    5. May

      62° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 56°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 54°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Slide Mtn, NY, 8.5 mi away at 2,650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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